current and past projects

CREAM CITY GARDENSOriginally established by HOME, Cream City Gardens is an urban garden program associated with the Guest House of Milwaukee. HOME volunteers experience the opportunity to be involved with the gardens and to attend events held to encourage community participation. Keep an eye on our blog to find out about upcoming chances to get involved.​

EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONSVolunteers from HOME go to our partner shelters periodically throughout the year and give presentations on different health topics such as nutrition, sexual health, and smoking cessation.

A national study from the 2003 Health Care for the Homeless User Survey documented a high prevalence of vision-related concerns in the homeless population with 41% of respondents reporting eyeglasses as an unmet health need.

In order to reduce the barriers to vision care, we created an eyeglasses recycling program aimed to alleviate correctable visual impairment for the homeless population of Milwaukee.

With the help up of Bronze Optical and homeless resource centers, MCW medical students are able to provide basic vision screening and glasses fitting with donated eyeglasses that would otherwise be discarded. We have worked with local organizations such as Repairers of the Breach and Women's Community Center. Future screenings will be held at the Guest House and other homeless resource centers.​Glasses donations and volunteers are welcome all year round. For more information, please contact us via email at achoi@mcw.edu.